Compassion-driven patient safety: Infection prevention, vaccination, and communicable disease management in Aster Clinics, United Arab Emirates
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.66585/ohmi.2026.2.0010الكلمات المفتاحية:
Ambulatory care، Communicable disease prevention، Infection prevention and control، Patient safety، Safety culture، Vaccination campaignsالملخص
Patient safety is essential, and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) has been shown to prevent harm. In primary care and outpatient settings, rising patient volumes, new care models, and emerging infectious threats require integrated safety systems. Aster Clinics in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Bahrain launched a comprehensive safety program that combined IPC, vaccination, and disease prevention strategies. The program was implemented from July 2025 to December 2025 across 80 clinics. Using a mixed-methods approach, key measures included standardized protocols, staff training, real-time audits, digital safety dashboards, vaccination outreach, and community campaigns. Quantitative data included IPC compliance, vaccination rates, and incident reports, while qualitative data assessed staff engagement, confidence, and safety culture. The program improved hand hygiene, vaccination rates, and transparency in incident reporting, fostering organizational learning. Digital tools enabled early detection and rapid response to safety issues. Staff gained confidence and participated more actively in safety discussions. Integrating IPC, vaccination, and disease management within a systems-based approach can enhance primary care safety, demonstrating how implementation science, human factors, digital tools, and community efforts strengthen resilient healthcare systems and promote a lasting safety culture.
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